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Jermaine Nolen

CST wire reporter

Jermaine Nolen is a wire reporter covering breaking news.

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La Voz Chicago
2 muertos después de una persecución policial por un robo de vehículo
La Oficina del Médico Forense del Condado de Cook los identificó como Curtis Hicks, de 21 años, y Amos Gibson, de 27.
By Mohammad Samra and Jermaine Nolen
 
The tornado had peak winds of 75 miles an hour and traveled about 1.9 miles, according to the weather service.
Weather
EF-0 tornado hit Oak Brook, with winds up to 75 mph, as Chicago area got battered by storms
The National Weather Service said it was the weakest level of tornadoes and hit the west suburb briefly around 4:45 p.m.
By Jermaine Nolen and Sophie Sherry
 
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Crime
2 dead in Little Calumet River after carjacking leads to Bishop Ford Freeway police chase
State troopers and Chicago police pursued the car after being notified of an armed carjacking involving the vehicle in the 18th District, according to state police.
By Mohammad Samra and Jermaine Nolen
 
Illinois State Police Maj. Matthew Gainer speaks to the media Thursday after murder charges were announced against 20-year-old Joseph Guzman of Cicero in a September 2012 shooting on the Stevenson Expressway that left two men dead.
Crime
Cicero man charged in pair of shootings that left 3 dead
Joseph Guzman, 20, was ordered held without bail in both cases Thursday.
By Matthew Hendrickson and Jermaine Nolen
 
About three dozen activists gathered at Federal Plaza on Friday, April 22, 2022 to demand climate action on Earth Day.
News
Climate change protesters gather at Federal Plaza in honor of Earth Day
The student-led protest was among dozens across Illinois that called on legislators to prioritize laws that slow the effects of climate change.
By Jermaine Nolen
 
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Crime
CPD officer struck by car fleeing traffic stop in South Loop: police
The officer was taken to the hospital with a leg injury, police said. He is in fair condition.
By Jermaine Nolen
 
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Crime
Man fatally shot after fight inside home in Washington Heights
About 2:10 a.m., the 25-year-old was inside a home in the 1500 block of West 94th Street, when he began to fight with a male he knew.
By Jermaine Nolen
 
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News
25-year-old rhinoceros Ricko dies of acute illness at Lincoln Park Zoo
The eastern black rhino arrived at the zoo in 2009 from the Birmingham Zoo.
By Jermaine Nolen
 
Superintendent David Brown announced felony conspiracy charges and offered updates to recent investigations April 8, 2022, at the Chicago Police Public Safety Headquarters.
Crime
Chicago police announce ‘take down’ of West Side gang
Supt. David Brown announced felony conspiracy charges against four who were arrested in the 100 block of South Albany Avenue.
By Jermaine Nolen